The UK High Commission in Nairobi has criticized Kenyan Members of Parliament for a recent report alleging decades of abuse and rights violations by the British Army Training Unit, Kenya (BATUK). The UK claims its detailed response to the inquiry was omitted from the parliamentary report, despite fully cooperating and acknowledging historical challenges.

• The National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations released a 94-page report accusing BATUK of persistent ethical breaches.
• The report detailed accusations of killings, assaults, and other incidents, including the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru in Nanyuki.
• A former British soldier suspected in Wanjiru's murder was arrested in the UK last month and faces potential extradition to Kenya.
• The UK stated it is prepared to investigate any new allegations once evidence is provided, and has outlined actions taken to address grievances in areas like Laikipia and Samburu.
• More than 1,000 Kenyan soldiers receive training annually through BATUK, highlighting its importance in UK-Kenya defense cooperation.